PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hairy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Corona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hairy Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Johnson
vs
Corona

170 cm
20
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
22
147 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hairy Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Corona!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corona paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Corona tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Corona is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Corona circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Corona takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Corona uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.

Corona looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Corona wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Corona prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Corona.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Corona is very close to passing his half guard.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Corona wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Corona is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Corona looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson is looking to control Corona's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Johnson has hold of Corona's hands but Corona slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Corona is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is in trouble now - Corona has advanced to mount!
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is controlling an arm, preventing Corona from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Corona looking to finish Johnson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Johnson!
Corona lands a nice shot to the head.
Johnson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Corona connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Johnson is rocked!
Corona looking to finish Johnson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Johnson!
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Corona unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Johnson wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Corona celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Corona!